| Simultaneously with the expansion of mission and services, Northern undertook candidacy for accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The Technical-Vocational School had already been granted candidacy for accreditation (1977-1982). Accreditation by the North Central Association for Northern as a community college was officially declared on 20 March 1982; reaffirmation of accreditation was granted for seven years in 1987, and reaffirmation of accreditation was granted for ten years (1994-2004). |
| In August, 2004, our regional accrediting association (NCA) accredited Northern’s Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, as well as pre-accrediting whatever other undergraduate teaching degrees Northern would develop. |
| In 2005, Northern sought and obtained accreditation for baccalaureate degrees in Biology, Business Administration (BBA), Environmental Science, Information Technology, and Integrative Health Studies. |
| In 2008, Northern again sought and obtained accreditation for baccalaureate degrees in Engineering (Information Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering (Solar Energy Technology), Software Engineering Technology, Mathematics, and an RN to BSN Completion program. |
| In February 2009, Northern’s reaffirmation of accreditation was granted for seven years (2009-2016). |
| On 25 June 2009, accreditation was granted for a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. |
| In addition to regional accreditation, Northern’s educational offerings are accredited or approved by other agencies. The College’s occupational courses are approved by the New Mexico State Department of Public Education; the Barbering, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, and Nursing programs are approved by their respective state licensing boards; the Radiographic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education and Radiographic Technology; the associate-level Business programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs; and all of the Education programs are state NCATE accredited. |
Northern submitted its education program for state NCATE accreditation review. That accreditation status was granted in Spring, 2009. |
| State approval for benefits under Title 38 USC for veterans and other eligible persons has been granted by the New Mexico Veterans Service Commission. |
| Those wishing to review or verify the above should contact the Registrar at (505) 747-2193. |
| Additional information may be found on this website at: http://www.nnmc.edu/aqip. |